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UPM 620H

1970 MG B

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

38,963 mi
Last recorded38,963 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2008
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUPM 620H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2008 38,963 miles

corrosion in o/s & n/s panel between floor & sill not in a prescribed area

engine has to be run to get indicators to flash at correct rate

vehicle not fitted with hazard warning system ( pre 1986 vehicle)

visual emmisions test only

Fail 25 Jul 2008 38,947 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 22 May 2006 37,943 miles

previous welding repairs to underside of vehicle

Fail 9 May 2006 37,943 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

some perishing of front inner wishbone bushes

How Reliable is the MG B?

Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
381
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
19,443
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,224
brake binding 4,089
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,715
Stop lamp not working 3,343
Steering rack gaiter split 2,887
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UPM 620H is a 1970 MG B in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1970 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 35,160 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a MG B fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 5,224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UPM 620H, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 56 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UPM 620H registered?

UPM 620H is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 31 December 1970.

Is UPM 620H safe to buy?

The MOT history for UPM 620H shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does UPM 620H have outstanding finance?

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